What to do with your Christmas trash

We’re getting the word out about end-of-year trash and recycling information!

Our solid waste hauler, Athens Services, will have no pickup of trash on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1. Services will be provided one day later than the regularly scheduled pickup day.

Holiday trees are 100% recyclable! Athens Services will collect holiday trees on regular pickup days beginning today through Friday, January 5.

Tips to ensure collection of your holiday tree:
🎄 Remove stands, ornaments, lights, and tinsel
🎄 Place holiday trees at the curb
🎄 Trees over six feet in length must be cut in half
🎄 Trees with flocking or fire retardants are acceptable
🎄 Do not leave the tree in a plastic bag as the bag gets caught in the chipper blades

Gift boxes, wrapping paper, and other paper packaging can be recycled with your regular paper and cardboard recycling.

During the holidays, many people will be getting rid of old electronics, as well. Residents should take old electronics to a collection center such as the UCLA S.A.F.E. Drop-Off Center, or may schedule an e-waste pickup with Athens Services. For details, please visit the City of West Hollywood’s website Trash and Recycling page: www.weho.org/city-government/city-departments/public-works/environmental-services/trash-and-recycling.

Bulky or large items, such as refrigerators, carpet, and wood, can be picked up at no charge to residents, limited to one or two items. Please call Athens Services directly to find out details and arrange for a pickup.

If you will be generating a larger amount of trash than you normally do – and if our trash and recycling bins or carts are full or cannot accommodate this additional trash – please DO NOT place your extra trash and recycling on the ground with your bins or carts. Please contact Athens Services to schedule extra services to accommodate your extra trash and recycling.

For more information, or to arrange for extra trash and recycling services, please contact Athens Services’ Customer Service Office at (888) 336-6100.